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Dragon's Tooth, Parabola Rock, Lake of Artists and Lake Svetloye are all the key attractions of the Ergaki Nature Park.

You will reach these places and take vivid photos on the edge of the Dragon's Tooth!

Also, if you wish, you can use the “no backpacks” option and walk this scenic route light.

Location

Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

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Tour highlights

The fascinating Dragon's Tooth Rock

The most epic photos in Ergaks are here!

Lake of Artists

A night on this pond is the dream of many who have seen photos of a Parabola.

Geometric rock

An amazing natural phenomenon — the Parabola attracts thousands of tourists

Digital Detox

There will be no mobile connection here. The absence of mosquitoes and ticks makes this place unique.

Lake Svetloye

The business card of the Ergaki Nature Park. The Starry and Bird rocks rise here

Itinerary

Day 1 - Transfer to the camping camp. Excursion to the lake. Light
08:00 Meeting of participants at the railway station of Abakan.
Departure of registered transport to Ergaki Nature Park.
There will be a stop for breakfast on the way.
11:00 a.m. We move to the camping camp.
The distance from the highway to the camp is 6.3 km. Travel time is 3 hours. You can order a "Drop-off service" to avoid carrying your backpack.
14:00 Accommodation at the campsite, lunch.
15:00 Excursion to Lake Svetloye is the calling card of Ergaki village, where you will see the Bird and Star rocks. You can also swim in a mountain lake at an altitude of 1,500 meters!
19:00 After dinner, a bonfire dating evening.
21:00 Sauna.

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Day 2 - The transition to Lake. Artists, sk. Parabola
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 According to the plan, today we climb, perhaps, the most beautiful view point of the Ergaki Nature Park – Ptitsa Pass (2050m).
It offers views of the Parabola Rock, Dragon's Tooth, Mountain Spirit Lake and many more beautiful views!
Then we go down to the lake of Artists.
18:00 Arrival at the lake, dinner preparation.
Early lights out.
The first and last stop of the Ergaki tour. Dragon's Tooth is accompanied by porters to move trekking tents to the parking lots due to the start and end of the season in Ergaki Park. In addition to cooking dinner, you may need help setting up a campsite.

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Day 3 - Climbing the Dragon's Tooth
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 The Dragon's Tooth climb is 900 meters high and the journey time is 8 hours round trip.
A special feature of the route is the kurum fields – these are the stones on the path that you will need to move along. Dragon's Tooth is the top point of Ergaki Nature Park. Here are the most incredible pictures!
18:00 Return to the parking lot.
Cooking dinner.
Rest.

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Day 4 - Day of rest
09:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
11:00 a.m. Today is a kind of rest day or a backup day in case of bad weather.
If the program is moving according to plan, then today we will climb the mirror of the Parabola rock to the top of Tolstoy Brother.
18:00 Return to the parking lot.
Cooking dinner.
Rest.

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Day 5 - Bird Pass
09:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
10:00 Our journey today will take 5 hours with an altitude of 500 meters to the Bird Pass.
The exit will take place in any weather, so you must have a raincoat and a cape in your backpack. And all the things are wrapped in cellophane and hermetic bags.
Ptitsa Pass is one of the most beautiful views of Ergaki Park. From here you can enjoy a view of 3 valleys: Jerboa, Lake. Lake of Light and Mountain Spirits!
17:00 accommodation at the campsite, dinner. Then we go to bask in the sauna, swim in the mountain stream.
21:00 Bonfire night!

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Day 6 - Transfer to Abakan. Completion of the tour
08:00 Morning exercise, breakfast.
09:00 Descent to the scheduled transport route.
On this day, as well as on the first, you can order a “Cargo drop–off” service - your backpack will be taken away by porters (people who carry cargo in the mountains).
16:00 Arrival in Abakan.

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Difficulty

Involves moderate physical activity

Tour organizer's comments

You will travel at a comfortable pace, usually in good weather (using a spare day) 14-16 km. Therefore, you will be able to cope if you do not have any chronic, physical diseases.

Accommodation

Tent

7 nights

Comfort

Basic

The tour includes accommodation in a tent.

The cost of the tour for 1 person in rubles: 35,000 rubles. for double occupancy.

Additional payment for single accommodation: 10,000 rubles.

Meals:

meals at the campsite — breakfast, dinner;
meals at the parking lot on the lake. Artists — all participants of the hike participate in the preparation.

An equipped camping camp is a parking lot on the Medvezhye River, coordinated with the Ergaki Park Directorate. A 30-minute walk from the lake. The light one. Accommodation in 4-bed full-length camping tents. 2 sections for 2 people (single room in the section is possible for an additional fee).

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Tour conditions

Group

up to 14 tourists

Minimum age

18 years old

Duration

6 days 5 nights

Group meets at

Republic of Khakassia, Abakan

Included in price

meals included in the tour program: 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 5 dinners;
accommodation at Alptrek Camping Camp (2 nights);
accommodation in a stationary camp on the lake. Artists (3 nights);
accompanied by an instructor-guide;
Abakan — Ergaki — Abakan transfer;
accompanied by a certified instructor-guide;
registration at the visit center of Ergaki and the Ministry of Emergency Situations;
sauna at the campsite (2 times);
insurance.

Paid extra

air and railway tickets to Abakan and back;
meals not included in the tour program;
dropping off personal belongings before camping on the first day is 3,500 rubles, payment for 1 backpack weighing up to 15 kg.;
single room in the tent section — 10,000 rubles.;
transfer from/to Krasnoyarsk — 5,000 rubles/person, one-way price;
rent of a sleeping bag and a mat 3,500 rubles.;
trekking poles for rent 3,500 rubles for all days.

It's important to know

Raincoat	1-2 pieces	It's better to take a PONCHO	necessarily
Running shoes/trekking boots	1 pair		preferably
Rubber boots	1 pair	We strongly recommend that you take it. In rainy weather in Ergaki, not a single trekking shoe will stand up and will be wet.	preferably
Slippers	1 pair	For rooms, for baths	preferably
Expedition backpack with rain cover	60-80 liters .	The main backpack will be required to get from the highway to the base camp – it is 6 km (3 hours journey). The road is good. The backpack can also be closed with a trash bag.	necessarily
The jacket and trousers are windproof and water-repellent.	1 piece	A membrane fabric that repels water and allows the skin to breathe is desirable.	preferably
Panama hat/sun buff	1 piece	Head protection from the Sun	necessarily
T-shirt/T-shirt, light trousers, shorts	2 pieces	Summer after all!	preferably
Swimsuit, towel	1 piece	If desired, you can swim in glacial lakes, sunbathe in the Sun (a mountain tan lasts much longer than a sea tan!). And also go to the sauna.	preferably
Trekking poles	1 pair	They suit some people, but they only get in the way of others. But it is recognized that such sticks reduce the load on the knee joints by 30%.	preferably
Water bottle, thermos for tea	1-1.5 liters	For excursions. Water will be available in almost all streams.	necessarily
Sunscreen/spray and lipstick	1 piece	With maximum protection factor!	necessarily
Personal first aid kit + vitamins	1 piece	First-aid kit for "favorite" diseases. A 2-3 cm wide patch for the prevention of calluses, elastic bandage	necessarily
Sleeping bag	1 PC	A sleeping bag is required for the tour. But you can rent it.	necessarily
Carpet	1 PC	A sleeping mat is required for the tour. You can rent it.	necessarily
Head lamp	1 PC	Every tourist should have their own light source so that their hands are free.	necessarily
A cape on a backpack	1	It is better to have a poncho raincoat. This is the best solution for a mountain hike.	necessarily
Cellophane bags	1 roll.	30-60L garbage bags are ideal for packing things in a backpack.	necessarily

Dates and Prices

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15 – 20 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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22 – 27 Jun 6 days 5 nights

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29 Jun – 4 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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6 – 11 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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13 – 18 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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20 – 25 Jul 6 days 5 nights

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27 Jul – 1 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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3 – 8 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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10 – 15 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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17 – 22 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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24 – 29 Aug 6 days 5 nights

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Reviews

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Maxim

20 Jan, 2025

An exciting hike packed with memorable experiences and plenty of photos! We were welcomed wonderfully, almost like at a restaurant. The camp was cozy and well-equipped, complete with a sauna and even a guitar, making the evenings lively and musical! :) The guides and porters were a fun and cheerful group—though they occasionally lost the trail, which just added an extra bit of ‘adventure’ to the experience :D And don’t underestimate the weight of the backpacks and food—by the time you’re crossing a pass with nearly 20 kg on your back, it’s no joke!!! :) But everyone pushed through, survived, and discovered their own strength!!

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Diana

17 Jan, 2025

I want to sincerely thank you for the exciting and memorable Dragon’s Tooth tour. It was an incredible experience :D a true escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and work, a chance to clear my mind, and enjoy breathtaking views in the company of wonderful people.

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Lisa De

26 Jul, 2024

I was buying a tour for my son and a family friend. The tour was eventful and interesting, the places were magical and everything, in general, the experience was successful. The route is cool!

Ergaks. Dragon's Tooth